Report

​The findings reveal a very strong start to the year for non-residential construction, with volumes rising by 7.9% over the course of Q1. Total starts for the year to the end of March totalled £25.6bn, compared to £23.8bn for the 12 months to the end of December. This was driven by a large increase in new build starts, which rose by 16.7% in Q1.

The full report highlights:• How much construction activity has picked up over the past quarter• The increases and decreases across the UK• The movement across different sectors including industrial, offices, retail, hotels, education, medical and community• Construction volumes by new build or refurbishment• A construction costs and procurement update

JLL are pleased to partner with Glenigan to write and publish this paper.